Lewisville BudgetTalk 2026

The City of Lewisville held a Budget Talk meeting on September 1, 2026, to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. City Manager Claire Powell and other city staff detailed key budget priorities, including maintaining essential services such as police, fire, and infrastructure, while addressing economic challenges like decreased property values. The general fund relies primarily on property and sales taxes, with a proposed property tax rate increase of 0.436381, the fourth increase in 30 years, aimed at balancing community needs and fiscal stewardship. The utility fund, separate from the general fund, will see a 7.8% rate increase to support $84 million in water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including plant expansions and aging system maintenance. Additional budget allocations include $15 million for street and traffic improvements, park maintenance, and community volunteer programs. The city emphasized ongoing efforts to improve communication through a new website launch and highlighted the importance of volunteer engagement. Public hearings for budget approval and property tax rate setting are scheduled for mid-September 2026.